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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;ddddd, post: 2724442, member: 22377&quot;]Toning is a chemical reaction that is caused by the environment of the coin.</p><p>For example, a coin housed in a Dansco or other coin album can acquire &quot;album toning&quot; from the substances in the paper that is used to make the album reacting with the surface of the coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>Appealing toning (subjective; depends on each collector&#039;s likes) will add a premium to a coin. Sometimes the premium can be significant. For example, an 1881-S Morgan in MS 63 might be a $40-$65 coin. Now if it has monster toning, you could be looking at a $300-$1,000+ coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>Grading services should not necessarily consider toning in determining a grade, unless it borders on environmental damage. However, there are many cases where toning will help bump a coin up by a grade or two. Also, NGC may put a STAR designation after the grade for eye appeal (including toning).[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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